Frequently Asked Questions About Home Care Assistance

What is the difference between Home Care Assistance and Home Health Care?

Home Care Assistance is non-medical care in your home provided by an aide.

Home Health Care is skilled medical care in your home provided by either a skilled nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech therapist. 

Do I qualify for home care assistance?

If you would like to remain in your home, but you need assistance with activities of daily living, like: 

  • Cooking 

  • Cleaning 

  • Laundry 

  • Mobility Assistance 

  • Linen Changes 

  • Transportation 

  • Running Errands 

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance 

then you would quality for home care assistance.

What insurance do you accept?

Medicaid: 

  • Health and Wellness Waiver 

  • CHOICE 

  • Title IIIB  

  • Indiana Pathways for Aging (Anthem, United Healthcare, Humana)

Traditional Medicare 

Long Term Care Insurance (once clinician verified) 

Veteran’s Administration 

Private Pay 

When is home care or home health appropriate for me or my loved ones?

When you or your loved one would like to remain independently living in your own home, but are unable to do that without some assistance from the community. Or, if you or your loved one needs medical assistance which would be more beneficial to get at home because it is difficult and taxing to leave your home.